book review: The Tempering Of Men

Sequel to A Companion To Wolves, which I reviewed back in August. Sadly I read most of this book weeks ago and had various snarky things to say about it, but petered out before reaching the end and have now forgotten most of that. So I guess the overall verdict here is: not gripping. It's not *bad*, but I'm not convinced it adds a lot to ACtW, except for maybe making sure we're reading ACtW the "right" way.

( some discussion with SPOILERS behind this cut )

breakthroughs in all directions

No-tear school day - not at drop-off, not beforehand, not while she was there! Just a happy day at school!

And then as we woke up after nap, in the space of about five minutes, she a) gave my belly some pets and said she was petting the tiny baby in there, b) announced that she had a tiny Bert in her tummy, c) asked when the baby would come out. So some sort of leap of comprehension seems to have taken place there as well!